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Nolina microcarpa

Bear Grass

Plant photo of: Nolina microcarpa
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Clumping grasslike succulent grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Leaves are medium green and straplike. Flowers are pale green to cream and appeaf late spring to early summer. Low maintainance plant. Leaf tips fray to form highly ornamental white curlicues. Softens hard elements. Good in containers. Full sun or part shade but requires well drained sites. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.